Cooper Fountain, (sculpture)
Object Details
- founder
- J.L. Mott Iron Works
- architect
- Cassil, Austin A.
- contractor
- H & J Stoyle
- Save Outdoor Sculpture, Ohio, Columbus survey, 1994.
- Image on file.
- COOPER FOUNTAIN JULY 4, 1883/THE RESTORATION OF THIS FOUNTAIN/IS DEDICATED IN MEMORY OF/BEATTY B. WILLIAMS/IN RECOGNITION OF HIS OUTSTANDING/CONTRIBUTION TO THE MT. VERNON COMMUNITY/OCTOBER, 1991 unsigned
- The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
- Summary
- Three-tiered fountain stands in a circular pool. Each tier has a shallow bowl with a downturned lip and a decorative leaf design on the bottom. Three storks on the bottom and middle tiers spout water. The fountain was originally topped with statuary representing Leda and the Swan.
- Dedicated July 4, 1883. Rededicated Oct. 1991
- Control number
- IAS OH000360
- Type
- Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
- Sculptures-Fountain
- Sculptures
- Medium
- Sculpture: bronze; Basin: concrete
- Owner/Location
- Administered by City of Mt. Vernon City Hall Mt. Vernon Ohio 43050
- Located Monument Square Mt. Vernon Ohio
- Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
- Topic
- Animal--Bird--Stork
- Mythology--Classical--Leda
- Mythology--Classical--Zeus
- Record ID
- siris_ari_325413
- Metadata Usage (text)
- Usage conditions apply
